Recent content by DukesDucks

Interesting info, thank you. How common is it. I'll be watching future hatchings to see how frequently this happens with my current flock. I don't know how I could ever tell which pairing have this gene. Would I need to replace all the males or females?

From my first batch of incubated guinea eggs, one has turned out to be a runt. Despite the fact it is active, eating, drinking and doing keet things, it is not getting any bigger. From my readings here, it sound like there is nothing else I can do as this is a genetic condition. A second batch...

I set my price for any eggs based on researching local prices on sites like Kijiji and Facebook forums.

IMO looks like shrink wrapping. You need to keep that inner membrane from drying out. Try doing some searching on this site for treatments for shrink wrap.

I thought some pics might help explain. All the same age.

I have 18 2 week old Easter Egger/BYM chicks. They are for sale but I would like to keep some if they are pullets. Is there any reliability to the 'wing test'. Although there is a variety of colours, 8 of them have distinctly longer wings already reaching their butts. Could they be females...

That was a crazy few days in Eastern Ontario. Thankfully did not lose power as I also have eggs in incubators. Snow storm, rain, and now +12 today. In the path of the total eclipse tomorrow. No wonder egg laying has been hit and miss

I use a pencil to mark date. I also mark things like X and O on opposite sides to ensure they are properly turned.

Best to use a water source that they can dunk their heads in but not be able to climb into.

IMO ducklings should be several months old before getting treats. Even then, treats should be only a very small portion of their diet. Would a child rather eat candy than vegetables. lol. Other treats can be slowly introduced to see if they like them. Other peoples' ducks love peas and mine...

So I know not a duck, but this is my usual forum so I thought I would share. My spare room is the brooder room for the summer. I think this chick is adorable but should be named Angry Bird.